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Content repurposing

Content repurposing means taking one piece of content, such as an interview, webinar or long article, and adapting it into other formats for other channels. Done well, it multiplies the reach of each idea without multiplying the research behind it.

Overview

Repurposing is different from reposting. Each new format has to suit its channel: a LinkedIn post needs a strong first line, a newsletter needs a reason to open it, and a short video needs a single moment that stands on its own. The idea stays the same while the structure, length and hook change.

The most efficient source for repurposing is long, original material, because it contains many ideas that can each become a post. Interviews, talks and in-depth articles work best. Thin source material produces thin derivatives, however many formats you make from it.

A repeatable workflow helps: capture the source, pull out the key ideas and quotes, map each one to a format and channel, and schedule them so the same idea appears more than once without feeling repetitive. The guides below cover examples, tools and step-by-step methods.

Put this into practice

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between reusing and repurposing content?

Reusing content means publishing the same piece again, sometimes on another channel. Repurposing means adapting it into a new format, such as turning a webinar into a blog post, so it fits the new channel and audience.

What content is best to repurpose?

Long, original content with several distinct ideas repurposes best, such as interviews, podcast episodes, webinars and in-depth articles. Content that performed well once is also a good candidate, because the idea is already proven.

How many pieces can you make from one piece of content?

It depends on how many distinct ideas the source contains. A 30-minute interview can often supply a long article, a newsletter, several social posts and a few short clips, as long as each piece carries its own point.